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🎨 Medicine Man, 1916
by Charles Marion Russell 🇺🇸
Oil on canvas. No informations.
Blanton Museum of Art, USA

About the artwork:

In "Medicine Man," Russell likely portrays a Native American shaman or healer, engaged in a ritual or depicted with elements symbolic of his spiritual and medicinal role within the community. Russell's works often focused on the daily life, culture, and struggles of Native American peoples, and this painting would be no exception, providing a respectful representation of these themes.

In "Medicine Man," Charles M. Russell likely depicts a Native American shaman or healer, portrayed with elements that symbolize his spiritual and medicinal significance within his community. Russell, known for his deep respect and understanding of Native American cultures, often focused on the daily life, traditions, and challenges faced by these communities. This painting is no exception, likely offering a respectful and insightful representation of the shaman’s role, capturing the essence of his connection to both the spiritual and natural worlds. Through this work, Russell would convey the importance of the Medicine Man's position in preserving cultural traditions and healing practices.